Using the data in the table, which of the conjugate acids below is the strongest acid? Base Kb ClO- 3.3x10^-7 CO3^2- 1.8x10^-4 HS- 1.8x10^-7 NH2CH3 4.4x10^-4 a. NH3CH3+ b. HCO3- c. H2S d. HClO e. H2S and HClO
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